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Lettuce and chicory market in Asia

Release date: Mar 27, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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"Asia" region includes following countries:

China

Hong Kong

Japan

North Korea

South Korea

Macao

Mongolia

Afghanistan

Bangladesh

Bhutan

Sri Lanka

India

Iran

Maldives

Nepal

Pakistan

Brunei Darussalam

Myanmar

Cambodia

Indonesia

Laos

Malaysia

the Philippines

Timor-Leste

Singapore

Vietnam

Thailand

Kazakhstan

Kyrgyzstan

Tajikistan

Turkmenistan

Uzbekistan

Azerbaijan

Armenia

Bahrain

Cyprus

Georgia

Palestine

Iraq

Israel

Jordan

Kuwait

Lebanon

Oman

Qatar

Saudi Arabia

Syria

Turkey

the United Arab Emirates

Yemen

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2023, the Asian lettuce and chicory market volume showed remarkable stability, edging up from 17 542 thousand tons to 17 747 thousand tons. This steady demand was supported by evolving consumer preferences for fresh and convenient options, highlighted by the growing prepared salad segment and a retail focus on freshness preservation and attractive packaging.

Technological advancements played a key role in sustaining supply. The progression and cost reduction in plant factory technology from 2021 enabled larger-scale production of leaf vegetables like lettuce, helping to maintain consistent output despite minimal yearly fluctuations in overall harvest volumes.

The market's value experienced a significant surge to 27 991 million US dollars in 2023. This jump was primarily driven by the rapid expansion of the prepared meal market, which increased demand for lettuce as a core ingredient. Concurrent investments from both traditional retailers and e-commerce giants into the fresh produce sector further stimulated market activity and reinforced consumer access.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In kind
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2023
  2. 4.1.2. In value
    1. 4.1.2.1. Production, 2018-2023
    2. 4.1.2.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.2.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.2.4. Market size, 2018-2023
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Asia
  1. 5.1.1. Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2018-2023, K t
2. 5.2. Global production by Country, 2018-2023
  1. 5.2.1. Annual dynamics of production by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  2. 5.2.2. Dynamics of production structure by macroregions in kind, 2018-2023
  3. 5.2.3. Annual dynamics of production by country in kind, 2018-2023, K t
  4. 5.2.4. Structure of production by countries in kind, 2018-2023
  5. 5.2.5. Dynamics of peoduction structure by countries in kind, 2018-2023
6. Imports
1. 6.1. Imports (Direct Data*)
  1. 6.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Imports in value, M $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Exports
1. 7.1. Exports (Direct Data*)
  1. 7.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from China by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Exports in value, M $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from China in value, 2018-2024, M $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from China by countries, 2018-2024, M $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from China, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from China by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, M $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, M $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production lettuce and chicory in Asia

In kind, 2017-2020, K t

Top producers of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of production of lettuce and chicory, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Asia's lettuce and chicory production has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, the region produced 17,935 thousand tonnes, marking a modest increase of 1.3% from the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production rose by 2.8%, with an average annual growth rate of 0.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	0.7%	0.9%	1.3%	0.9%

Source: SHEV.io

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

After two years of decline, Asia's lettuce and chicory production value rebounded in 2020. The output was valued at 24,403 million US dollars, up 6.2% from 2019. However, over the 2017-2020 period, production value fell by 11.3%, with an average annual decline of 3.9%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 22,975 million US dollars, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with a 12.2% decrease.

Annual dynamics of production in Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(12.2%)	(4.9%)	6.2%	(3.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports lettuce and chicory from Asia

Exports in kind, K t

Asia's lettuce and chicory exports have increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, export volumes reached 213.6 thousand tonnes, a 15.8% rise from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 80.4%, translating to an average annual growth rate of 21.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	25.2%	24.5%	15.8%	21.7%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Russia and Asia, not elsewhere specified, were the primary buyers of lettuce and chicory from Asia, together accounting for 10.5% of total export volumes.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, M $ US

Asia's lettuce and chicory export value has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports were worth 290.7 million US dollars, a 21.4% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, export value climbed by 55.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 15.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	9.2%	17.4%	21.4%	15.9%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Russia and Asia, not elsewhere specified, formed the core markets for Asia's lettuce and chicory exports in value terms, jointly representing 6.9% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports lettuce and chicory to Asia

Imports in kind, K t

Asia's lettuce and chicory imports declined in 2020, with volumes reaching 110.7 thousand tonnes, down 17.2% from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.9%, with an average annual decrease of 5.6%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 133.8 thousand tonnes, which also saw the largest increase of 3.2% that year.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020, K t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(1.6%)	3.2%	(17.2%)	(5.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, no single market dominated Asia's lettuce and chicory imports. Spain (7.3% of import volumes), the United States (5.0%), and Egypt (4.5%) together accounted for just 16.8% of total imports, with the remainder spread across numerous smaller partners.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, M $ US

Asia's lettuce and chicory import value has declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 290.7 million US dollars, a 7.4% drop from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 14%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(0.6%)	(6.6%)	(7.4%)	(4.9%)

Source: SHEV.io

The composition of Asia's lettuce and chicory imports in value terms was highly dispersed from 2017 to 2020. The United States (13.8% of import value), Spain (11.4%), and the Netherlands (9.5%) together made up only 34.6% of total flows, while the remaining 65.4% was distributed among a wide range of other countries.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Asia in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io